Don’t let TMJ Ruin Your Day!
Hearing and feeling your jaw click isn’t comforting. On the contrary, it can be downright painful. Researchers suggest more than 10 million Americans, who suffer with temporomandibular joint and muscle disorders (TMJ).
TMJ is marked by chronic jaw pain, difficulty chewing, and clicking and locking of the jaw. Many people with the disorder also experience frequent headaches, pain in their face or mouth, joint crackling, and muscle spasms.
The temporomandibular joint is a hinge that attaches the jaw to the temporal bones of the skull, which are located in front of the ears.
Read full blog7 Secrets Toward Motivating Yourself to be Active
For many of us, staying in shape can turn into an “all-or-nothing” attitude. Maybe we had a long day at work, or maybe we have to drive our kids to their extracurricular activities, or maybe it’s dark and cold and we simply don’t want to put in the effort. These are common excuses, and we all feel them. By the time you get home from work, it feels like there aren’t enough hours in the day to work out, on top of everything else you have to do.
Read full blogWhat’s Causing My Cluster Headaches?
Did you know that headaches are the third most common pain complaint throughout the world? They can impact your quality of life and make it difficult to function normally. Luckily, headache relief can be found through physical therapy. At Hands-On Physical Therapy, one of our trained physical therapists will work with you to provide pain relief from headaches, in addition to any other aches and pains you may be suffering from.
Read full blogThe Truth About Fibromyalgia
It is normal to experience a little bit of pain from time to time. You may feel sore from exercising too much, or you may stub your toe on a piece of furniture. Most of the time, you’re able to shake it off or take ibuprofen and go about your day. However, sometimes people can experience pain that’s widespread and chronic, failing to diminish despite their best efforts. This can cause a large impact on one’s life that anti-inflammatory drugs simply will not fix.
Read full blogPhysical Therapy vs. Occupational Therapy: What’s the Difference?
Before you can understand why physical therapy and occupational therapy are both so important, you must first understand the differences between physical therapy and occupational therapy. Physical therapy refers to a variety of natural and conservative treatments aimed at relieving pain and promoting healing. Occupational therapy, while it is a similar form of conservative treatment, focuses more on rehabilitation and the “relearning” of daily activities. The purpose of occupational therapy is to make daily life easier by participating in treatments and exercises.
Read full blogI’ve Been Injured at Work, What Now?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, work-related injuries account for over 1.1 million missed days of work. Unplanned days off can be monetarily detrimental, especially if you have a lengthy recovery period ahead of you and physically cannot return.
Work-related injuries are scary to think about, but you can find relief quickly through physical therapy. A physical therapist will work with your place of employment to ensure that worker’s compensation will cover your services.
Read full blogHands-On Physical Therapy Can Help With Vertigo & Dizziness
We’ve all had the sensation of being dizzy – as if you can’t focus, can’t see straight, can’t stand upright without swaying or falling. You may even experience “tunnel vision,” where your peripheral vision goes dark for a few seconds.
Dizziness is common and can have many causes. Vertigo, however, is a little different. While dizziness is typically synonymous with “lightheadedness,” which creates the illusion of being unsteady, vertigo is typically a response to a physiological factor that is causing a quite literal imbalance in your body.
Read full blogIs Kinesio Taping Right For Me?
Have you suffered from an injury or condition that is affecting your everyday life? Pain can sometimes be so debilitating that it creates problems with your functional mobility, making daily tasks much more difficult than they used to be. Fortunately, the treatments provided within physical therapy clinics have been proven to help alleviate pain, promote healing, increase strength and range of motion, and most importantly, get patients back to comfortably living their normal lives.
Physical therapists implement a variety of exercises and modalities into their treatment plans, based on the specific needs of each patient.
Read full blogHow Myofascial Release Works
If you are experiencing stiff or tight muscles, myofascial release may be an option for you. Myofascial release helps with pain relief by easing the tension in your muscles. It is a form of massage performed by your physical therapist that focuses on specific pressure points, aimed at bringing the myofascia back to its elastic form.
If you’ve been feeling stiff, and you think you could benefit from myofascial release, give our office at Hands-On Physical Therapy a call today.
Read full blogShould You Try Laser Therapy? Advice From Hands-On Physical Therapy
If you’ve been asking around for drug-free pain management solutions or helpful treatments to speed the healing of injuries, you may have heard people mention something called laser therapy. But what exactly is this form of care of all about, what does it involve, how might it help what ails you, and are you a good candidate for it in the first place? Check out this information and advice from your friends at Hands-On Physical Therapy.
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